Employment Peer Mentor

RHA Health Services, LLC • Marion, NC

6d • $17 - $19

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring an Employment Peer Mentor to provide highly individualized community-based services to people with mental health or substance use challenges. The role promotes self-determination and decision-making, supports people in regaining control over their recovery, and may include advocacy. Interventions are strength-based and aim to promote recovery, reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and support the highest possible level of community functioning. The Peer Mentor models recovery and effective coping, and contributes peer expertise and consultation to the broader team so that each person’s perspectives and preferences are recognized and incorporated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and pays $17–$19 per hour. RHA Health Services provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people with mental health and substance use needs across several states.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina or Pennsylvania.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model effective coping and self-help techniques for individuals.
• Provide empowerment skills and support for successful recovery living.
• Help individuals find resources, understand processes, follow through on proposed resolutions, locate social activities, and obtain other assistance as needed.
• Lead peer support groups with individuals served.
• Support individuals with daily decision-making and resolution of minor problems.
• Facilitate social opportunities in the community.
• Encourage participation in community activities to foster healthy relationships.
• Share a personal recovery and resilience story to instill hope.
• Provide advocacy and peer expertise as appropriate to support self-determination and recovery.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed